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Dittenhaffer Family History

Dittenhaffer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wittenauer, Dittenber, Eisenhauer, Pfotenhauer, Bittenbender

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Where is the Dittenhaffer family from?

You can see how Dittenhaffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittenhaffer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dittenhaffer families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Dittenhaffer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dittenhaffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dittenhaffer families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Dittenhaffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittenhaffer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Dittenhaffer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Dittenhaffer. For the veterans among your Dittenhaffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittenhaffer lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Dittenhaffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dittenhaffer in 1982 was 66, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dittenhaffer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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